AHEAD Act of 2022

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 5162 AHEAD Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5162

Assessing Health Evaluations to Advance Decision-making Act of 2022 or the AHEAD Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies) to study, and make certain recommendations concerning, the use of health impact assessments or other tools to evaluate the effect of proposed federal legislation on health and health disparities.

When developing recommendations to incorporate these tools into the federal legislative process, the National Academies must consult with the Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Congressional Research Service.

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Current Status of Bill S 5162

Bill S 5162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 1, 2022. Bill S 5162 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 1, 2022. Bill S 5162's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5162

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5162

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5162

AHEAD Act of 2022

Assessing Health Evaluations to Advance Decision-making Act of 2022

A bill to provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the potential benefits on population health outcomes of incorporating into the Federal legislative process tools that measure the impacts of proposed legislation (including in areas outside of health care) on health and health disparities, and for other purposes.